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Posted: 9/13/2018 1:03:28 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Midwest_Ind]
Midwest Industries Ultra Light Weight Handguards (MI-ULW)
Though Midwest Industries has always been conscious of weight when it comes to our handguards we have taken it to a new level with the Midwest Industries Ultra Light Weight (ULW) line of our combat handguards. These handguards are made of 6061 aluminum and are type III hard coat anodized. The barrel nut and hardware are made of grade 5 titanium. They feature 4 sides of M-LOK slots for the mounting of accessories and have 2 built in QD anti rotation sockets for use with a QD sling. The outside diameter is 1.5” and the inside diameter is 1.3” These handguards go through a dehorning and deburring process for both aesthetics as well as functional purposes. These handguards install without requiring the heating of any parts, timing of the barrel nut, shims or special fasteners, and without the use of any Loctite or other adhesives. A barrel nut wrench as well as the needed Allen head wrenches are included. All weights posted include all mounting hardware. One five slot polymer M-LOK rail section is included with each handguard. Like everything we make this handguard is 100% made in the USA and is backed by our Lifetime Warranty. The 10.5” weight is 6.8 oz The 12.625” weight is 7.9 oz The 14” weight is 8.4 oz The 15” weight is 8.9 oz www.midwestindustriesinc.com Ultra Light Weight (MI-ULW) 
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Posted: 9/13/2018 1:06:29 PM EDT
[#1]
Good looking rails!
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Posted: 9/13/2018 3:55:08 PM EDT
[#2]
Nice that the bbl nut doesn't interfere with the gas tube. I need two or three of these.
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WA, USA
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Posted: 9/13/2018 11:16:52 PM EDT
[#3]
Finally, but oh man. Now I'll need an offset mount since no 1 o clock MLOK slot there.
I'll order one of these for now.IMO, the last slot or 2 at the end should be MLOK compatible. |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 9/15/2018 4:16:26 AM EDT
[#4]
Is there any chance we can get a Titanium barrel nut for Gen3 lightweight handguards?
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USA
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Posted: 9/15/2018 12:57:20 PM EDT
[#5]
Inner diameter?
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Posted: 9/15/2018 1:40:55 PM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lightstriker:
Inner diameter? Sorry no backward compatibility with Gen 3 Thanks Troy |
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Posted: 9/18/2018 12:41:44 PM EDT
[#7]
Can i trade in my glue on rail? Looks cool, light weight but about as sturdy as a cooked noodle
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Posted: 9/18/2018 1:06:53 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Midwest_Ind]
[#8]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheBigStink:
Can i trade in my glue on rail? Looks cool, light weight but about as sturdy as a cooked noodle We know many of the guns and parts we make have the potential of going in harms way and we have complete confidence that they will not fail. If you had used one and were not happy with it we would of course work with you to find a solution. For you to speak to the rigidness of this handguard without having used one is in poor taste. -Pete |
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Posted: 9/18/2018 3:44:56 PM EDT
[#9]
Ive rocked MI guards since you guys first came out with the first ones. I switched to another company and hated every minute of them. Never should have took my MIs off. Definitely want some of these for my work rifle.
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Posted: 9/18/2018 5:39:35 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TheBigStink]
[#10]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Midwest_Ind: For you to speak to the rigidness of this handguard without having used one is in poor taste. -Pete |
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Posted: 9/18/2018 5:58:14 PM EDT
[#11]
Jst what ive been lookin for
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WA, USA
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Posted: 9/19/2018 2:05:15 AM EDT
[#12]
Got mine yesterday. Looks nice.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 9/20/2018 7:28:48 PM EDT
[#13]
Would this barrel nut work with the aero atlas hand guard on their m4e threaded upper?
this handguard looks similar. |
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Posted: 9/20/2018 8:51:40 PM EDT
[#14]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BeachBummer:
Would this barrel nut work with the aero atlas hand guard on their m4e threaded upper? this handguard looks similar. Thanks |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 9/22/2018 1:09:10 AM EDT
[#15]
 Looks great. I love how light it is. Feels very solid. It butts up right against the receiver. I hate how my DD MFR doesn't butt up against the receiver. There's just a tiny gap. As you shoot and upper heats up, the gap expands. Drives my OCD nuts. If there was a 9" version, I would probably replace the DD. Even the regular combat 9.25" is too big. I had to trim my DD MFR 9.0 just slightly for suppressor clearance. Couple of nitpicks. 1 is about is all the damn oil on the parts. It's mostly aluminum and titanium. Does it really need to be soaking in oil? The only steel part is that little torque plate. 2, I'm missing the little picatinny section. Not a big deal for me personally since I wont be using it. Just reporting it. Again, I do wish it had M-LOK at the farther 1 o clock position, but there's ways around that with offset mounts. Also need to decide on how to mount tape switch. Cant wait to go blasting with this. |
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Posted: 9/22/2018 1:54:24 AM EDT
[#16]
Curse you, MI. Stop tempting us with your awesome gears.
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Posted: 9/22/2018 2:04:16 AM EDT
[Last Edit: WTR_Warlord]
[#17]
Well we’re is the discount code! Did I hear 20% off??
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Posted: 9/22/2018 8:18:43 AM EDT
[#18]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By A96HondaAccordEX:
https://i.imgur.com/9XWzUZc.jpg Looks great. I love how light it is. Feels very solid. It butts up right against the receiver. I hate how my DD MFR doesn't butt up against the receiver. There's just a tiny gap. As you shoot and upper heats up, the gap expands. Drives my OCD nuts. If there was a 9" version, I would probably replace the DD. Even the regular combat 9.25" is too big. I had to trim my DD MFR 9.0 just slightly for suppressor clearance. Couple of nitpicks. 1 is about is all the damn oil on the parts. It's mostly aluminum and titanium. Does it really need to be soaking in oil? The only steel part is that little torque plate. 2, I'm missing the little picatinny section. Not a big deal for me personally since I wont be using it. Just reporting it. Again, I do wish it had M-LOK at the farther 1 o clock position, but there's ways around that with offset mounts. Also need to decide on how to mount tape switch. Cant wait to go blasting with this. The reason for the oil is that we don’t know how long this product will sit on a distributors or dealers shelf or a customers work bench for that matter. When anodizing dries out it gets a slight gray look too it. By putting on a liberal amount of oil we are able to avoid calls on the color of the handguard. Please send me an email regarding the rail section. [email protected] |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 9/23/2018 2:00:38 AM EDT
[#19]
What I was asking if you plan on making a Titanium Gen 3 barrel nut, not if it was compatible with the Combat Handguard barrel nut. Sorry for the confusion.
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Posted: 9/23/2018 7:06:57 PM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By panser_dragon:
What I was asking if you plan on making a Titanium Gen 3 barrel nut, not if it was compatible with the Combat Handguard barrel nut. Sorry for the confusion. Troy MI |
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CO, USA
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Posted: 9/25/2018 9:32:52 AM EDT
[#21]
Very nice.
One point/question of constructive criticism... Why did you ditch the front integrated QD's on your recent rail offerings? I think a lot of people like having them. I know I like having them on my G3 rails. |
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Posted: 9/25/2018 9:58:59 AM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AlphaOperator:
Very nice. One point/question of constructive criticism... Why did you ditch the front integrated QD's on your recent rail offerings? I think a lot of people like having them. I know I like having them on my G3 rails. The front QD sockets prevent people who run lights on their rifles from mounting them all the way forward. The big trend right now is to run handguards the length of the barrel which makes a lot of sense. One reason for this is that it allows you to mount your light as far forward as possible to prevent shadowing. With the removal of the QDs this is easier to accomplish. If you run your sling out on the handguard you always have the option to use a M-LOK mount. This also allows you to mount the sling in the perfect spot for you. Hope this helps you understand. Pete |
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USA
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Posted: 9/25/2018 4:14:08 PM EDT
[#23]
Looks great, and I am excited to get some.
Great installed weights! Any chance of FDE? |
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Posted: 9/26/2018 11:06:37 AM EDT
[#24]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JoelK:
Looks great, and I am excited to get some. Great installed weights! Any chance of FDE? We will not be anodizing in FDE, but possibly would do a batch in cerakote. |
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USA
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Posted: 9/27/2018 7:33:09 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Midwest_Ind: Thank you. We will not be anodizing in FDE, but possibly would do a batch in cerakote. Glad you are considering cerakote. I just sprayed my first test parts tonight in getting ready to do a MI combat rail that is in the mail to me from Brownells. If the upcharge for cerakote is not too much I would definitely rather buy rails already coated in FDE from you than do it myself. Thanks for your reply letting me/us know what you are considering, and for making my favorite handguards! |
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USA
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Posted: 9/30/2018 5:01:28 AM EDT
[#26]
What barrel and length is on the rifle in the first post? Is it a barrel you guys sell?
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OH, USA
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Posted: 10/1/2018 6:08:44 PM EDT
[#27]
One guys opinion but I really like the anodized FDE and its variation, wish it was more common.
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Posted: 10/2/2018 11:55:25 AM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jhc:
What barrel and length is on the rifle in the first post? Is it a barrel you guys sell? https://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/product-p/mi-cl223w.htm |
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Posted: 10/2/2018 11:59:09 AM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MrTweedle:
One guys opinion but I really like the anodized FDE and its variation, wish it was more common. The anodizing variation lead to many phone calls about why it did not match other companies colors and what not. |
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Posted: 10/8/2018 11:04:19 AM EDT
[#30]
oh my
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FL, USA
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Posted: 10/23/2018 10:44:58 PM EDT
[#31]
These are fantastic. I have one on a 14.5 Faxon gunner and it is a lightweight without feeling flimsy. My favorite hand guard. That said, the barrel nut tool was pretty bad as far as fit. Had to do some grinding to make it work. Overall it was worth it.
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Posted: 10/24/2018 7:20:10 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Midwest_Ind]
[#32]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Xenscott:
These are fantastic. I have one on a 14.5 Faxon gunner and it is a lightweight without feeling flimsy. My favorite hand guard. That said, the barrel nut tool was pretty bad as far as fit. Had to do some grinding to make it work. Overall it was worth it. Can you please email me a photo of your wrench and better explain the issue? My email is: [email protected] Thanks |
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USA
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Posted: 10/29/2018 3:05:39 PM EDT
[#33]
Looks like you guys did good, I would absolutely give this one a try!
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OK, USA
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Posted: 10/29/2018 3:16:15 PM EDT
[#34]
Will be picking one up for the next build for sure. Any chance of a 308 dpms high?
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Posted: 10/30/2018 8:17:45 AM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dmcke00a:
Will be picking one up for the next build for sure. Any chance of a 308 dpms high? Troy MI |
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Posted: 12/26/2018 10:59:07 PM EDT
[#36]
need a 7" in this for the shorty builds
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MN, USA
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Posted: 12/26/2018 11:45:10 PM EDT
[#37]
Love the gen 2s & gen 3s and this even more.
Consider producing a lightweight, true slick side forged upper (no fa/port door/deflector) to mate with these. |
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Posted: 12/27/2018 8:01:53 AM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PewPewPew1212:
need a 7" in this for the shorty builds Thanks Troy MI |
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Posted: 12/27/2018 3:43:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: WSAR15]
[#39]
The new rails look great and apparently easy to install.
Are the two top tabs on the receiver end anti-rotational tabs? Do these hand-guards fit on all upper receivers - if not which one do they fit or not fit? Thanks |
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Posted: 12/27/2018 4:40:01 PM EDT
[#40]
The tabs on top are anti rotation . They were designed fit mil spec forged uppers . They fit some billets but we do not have a list of what ones interfere with the anti rotation tabs. There are way to many brands out there to keep track of. If you have a billet the gen three should work in most cases .
Thanks Troy MI |
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Posted: 5/15/2019 1:44:50 PM EDT
[#41]
60 day rule
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